Chin implant. (Product Marketplace).Porex Surgical, Inc., has added a contoured, two-piece chin implant to the line of MEDPOR Biomaterial Implants available for facial reconstruction and aesthetics. The new implant provides an excellent anatomic fit to the bony anatomy with a gradual taper and concave posterior surface. Available in four sizes, it enhances anterior projection at the mentum mentum /men·tum/ (men´tum) [L.] chin. men·tum n. pl. men·ta The chin. mentum [L.] chin. and subtle augmentation as it extends laterally along the ramus ramus /ra·mus/ (ra´mus) pl. ra´mi [L.] a branch, as of a nerve, vein, or artery. ramus articula´ris . MEDPOR Implants are composed of biocompatible biocompatible /bio·com·pat·i·ble/ (-kom-pat´i-b'l) being harmonious with life; not having toxic or injurious effects on biological function. porous polyethylene. The interconnecting, omnidirectional pore structure of MEDPOR Biomaterial allows integration with the patient's tissues by allowing fibrovascular fibrovascular both fibrous and vascular. fibrovascular papilloma see malignant fibrous histiocytoma. in-growth. MEDPOR Implants are available in more than 250 standardized shapes, which can be modified by the surgeon for individual patient requirements. Circle 134 on Reader Service Card |
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